Three outbreaks have been declared in the Emo area recently, with one announced yesterday morning at the New Gold Mine, making it a workplace outbreak. Currently, three cases are linked to the mine, with additional test results outstanding. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the Northwestern Health […]
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The governments of Ontario and Canada are investing up to $3,623,140 in four school districts in Kenora–Rainy River to upgrade infrastructure and protect against COVID-19. “The safety and security of our children in schools is paramount,” said Greg Rickford, MPP for Kenora–Rainy River. “That’s why our government is working with […]
Dear editor, The Health Unit called Elmer from the same place he worships on Sunday to cease from work as a care Custodian because he was a possible Covid case. They called me, and I had to call the hospital, not because I was calling in sick but because I […]
Dear editor, In a report provided to the legislature in 2014, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario indicated the primary role of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests is to support the communities that are dependent on the Crown forest. Fort Frances is one of those communities. It is the […]
Dear editor, An open letter to Mayor June Caul and members of Council: I have been contacted by a number of taxpayers respecting the road work that will proceed on King’s Highway. It was stated to me that this road construction will result in the removal of the Memorial Veteran […]
Fifty-one years ago, U.S. President Richard Nixon signed an order recognizing April 22 as Earth Day and that announcement became an international rallying point. In most years, the newspaper will have photos of our youth picking up the refuse that has blown across their fields or in their immediate neighbourhood. […]
Dear editor, I, like many people in the Kenora Rainy River riding have concerns with the government’s decision to close outdoor spaces. I urge you to contact Greg Rickford and stress the need to reconsider the closure of these spaces in northern Ontario, including soccer fields and golf courses. These […]
With the end of the planting season upon us, and the monsoon underway, can the mosquito season be far behind? Each has of course, its own dangers and preparation. As I walked cautiously into the Bakery in Drizzle Creek, I was greeted by the usual insults from the debating table. […]
My four daughters and I have a way of communicating during this blasted pandemic, to help ease the separation and loneliness. We use the Marco Polo App to send video messages to each other, videos we can listen to when we have time, and watch over and over to feel […]
Dear editor, To the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fort Frances, et al: Renaming it to Front Street would make logical sense, because: the name already exists; the name is well known; the name carries no baggage; the name is not controversial; the name extends the existing Front […]
